RILEY GAINES VINDICATED AS TRUMP CHAMPIONS WOMEN’S SPORTS

A Champion for Real Women’s Sports

Riley Gaines has become the face of common-sense opposition to biological men competing in women’s sports after her personal experience swimming against transgender athlete Lia Thomas in 2022. In the 200-yard NCAA freestyle championship, Gaines tied for fifth place with Thomas but was forced to watch as only Thomas received the fifth-place trophy at the ceremony, highlighting the absurdity of woke NCAA policies that prioritize feelings over fairness.

Standing Up When Others Stayed Silent

While many athletes remained silent, Gaines courageously spoke out about having to share locker room facilities with Thomas, who still possessed male anatomy. This experience launched her into activism, as she recognized that young female athletes needed someone to fight for their rights. Gaines has since testified before Congress, launched the Riley Gaines Center, and become a powerful voice for protecting women’s sports from radical gender ideology.

The former Kentucky swimmer faced harassment and even physical assault for her stance, including being struck twice during a protest at San Francisco State University in April 2023. Rather than backing down, Gaines continued her mission to ensure future generations of female athletes wouldn’t face the same injustices.

Trump Administration Validates Gaines’ Fight

President Trump featured Gaines prominently when signing his “No Men in Women’s Sports” executive order on February 5, 2025, National Girls and Women in Sports Day. The Department of Health and Human Services even created a special webpage showcasing Gaines’ role in helping craft Trump’s executive order, proving that her advocacy directly influenced policy at the highest levels.

Gaines is part of a lawsuit with more than a dozen female athletes challenging the NCAA’s transgender policies under Title IX, seeking to secure protections for future generations of women. Her legal team argues that allowing biological males to compete against females violates federal law designed to protect women’s educational opportunities.

Building a Movement for Fair Competition

Through the Riley Gaines Center at the Leadership Institute, Gaines has created training programs teaching activists how to use Title IX to defend women’s sports and stand against gender ideology. Her work extends beyond just athletics, as she educates Americans about the biological reality that there are only two sexes and the importance of protecting female-only spaces.

Gaines has proven that one person with courage can make a difference, transforming from a college swimmer into a national leader in the fight for women’s rights. Her partnership with President Trump ensures that the federal government now stands firmly behind protecting female athletes from unfair competition.